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8 animals found dead in freezer of Coventry home; more than 100 live animals seized: police
Coventry police have arrested two people and charged them with animal cruelty after finding eight dead animals in a freezer and more than 100 live animals in varying conditions on the property. Police said they received information about many animals that were being housed at a property on Dunn Road and investigated for several weeks. While serving a search and…
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Man arrested for sex assault that happened in Coventry parking lot: police
A man accused of sexually assaulting a person in Coventry last year has been arrested. Police said James Sadlowski, 31, was taken into custody after a months-long investigation into a sexual assault that happened in August 2023. The assault happened in the parking lot of a commercial establishment, and police said the victim had only met Sadlowski that evening. Police…
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Coventry man sentenced to prison for fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds
A Coventry man has been sentenced to a couple years in prison after he fraudulently obtained $100,000 in COVID-19 relief funds, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Officials said John Matava, 58, was taken into custody last January. According to authorities, Matava requested a PPP loan for J.M. Builders LLC through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES)...
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Reward increased for info about dead dog found dumped on side of road in Coventry
Correction (Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:15 p.m. ET) An earlier version of this story contained information from police that the dog had suffered a gunshot wound. Police now say the dog was not shot, but was emaciated and suffered other traumatic injuries. An organization has increased its reward for information about a dead dog that was found dumped along the…
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Dead dog found dumped along side of road in Coventry
Correction (Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:15 p.m. ET) An earlier version of this story contained information from police that the dog had suffered a gunshot wound. Police now say the dog was not shot, but was emaciated and suffered other traumatic injuries. Coventry police are investigating after a dog was found dead and dumped on the side of the road….
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Organizations offer reward for info about dog found dead on side of road in Coventry
Correction (Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:15 p.m. ET) An earlier version of this story contained information from police that the dog had suffered a gunshot wound. Police now say the dog was not shot, but was emaciated and suffered other traumatic injuries. Two organizations are offering a reward for information about a dog that was found dead on the side…
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Dog with traumatic injuries found dead on side of the road in Coventry
Correction (Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:15 p.m. ET) An earlier version of this story contained information from police that the dog had suffered a gunshot wound. Police now say the dog was not shot, but was emaciated and suffered other traumatic injuries. An investigation is underway after a dog was found dead on the side of the road in Coventry…
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Man drove 130 mph right before Coventry crash that left 2 seriously injured: police
A man accused of driving well over the speed limit before a serious injury crash in Coventry has been arrested, police said. Four people were injured, including two seriously, after the rollover crash on Route 44, also known as Boston Turnpike. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 1, 2023. Officers were called to the area after getting a…
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‘Love is louder than hate' banner slashed, Pride flags stolen from Coventry church
The reverend at a Coventry church said there have been multiple incidents of theft and vandalism at her congregation in recent months.
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‘Love is louder than hate' banner slashed, Pride flags stolen from Coventry church
A church in Coventry has been the victim of theft and vandalism not once but three times in recent months, according to police. Reverend Dr. Debra Pallatto of Second Congregational Church UCC said her congregation is being targeted for its welcoming and inclusive messaging. She said their Pride flags have been stolen numerous times, and a banner reading “love is…
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Boston Turnpike in Coventry expected to be closed for hours
Boston Turnpike in Coventry is closed after a car hit a utility pole and snapped it in half. Police said Boston Turnpike is closed between Richmond Road and North River Road and they expect the road to be closed for several hours. No injuries were reported, police said.
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School bus drivers end strike in Coventry
School bus drivers and M&J Bus, Inc. reached a contract agreement on Monday.
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School bus drivers end strike in Coventry, reach contract agreement with bus company
School bus drivers in Coventry reached a contract agreement with the M&J bus company Monday, ending a nearly weeklong strike. Coventry school superintendent David Petrone posted a message to families Monday afternoon announcing the end of the strike. He said bus transportation would resume Tuesday morning. The agreement comes just a day after drivers rejected a “final offer” from...
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Coventry school bus drivers reject “final offer,” strike continues
On Monday, a school bus driver strike will enter a second week in Coventry after workers have rejected what’s being called a final offer from the bus company.
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Coventry school bus drivers reject “final offer,” strike continues
On Monday, a school bus driver strike will enter a second week in Coventry after workers have rejected what’s being called a final offer from the bus company. Their strike started last Tuesday. On Sunday, Anthony Lepore of Teamsters Local 671 says a vote was held after negotiations over the weekend and the bus company presented a final offer. Lepore…
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School bus drivers in Coventry go on strike
Bus drivers in Coventry went on strike Tuesday after failing to reach a contract agreement with their bus company.
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Parents get creative while Coventry bus drivers strike
Instead of the driver’s seat, bus drivers in Coventry hit the picket line Tuesday. Parents, families and friends were left on drop-off and pick-up duty. The district said the process was smooth overall. Super. David Patrone thanked the families and friends of students. “We really appreciate it again, parents coming together as a community and supporting each other, finding...
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School bus drivers in Coventry go on strike
School bus drivers in Coventry went on strike Tuesday morning and were on the picket lines.
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M&J school bus drivers go on strike in Bolton and Coventry
M&J school bus drivers went on strike in Bolton and Coventry on Tuesday.
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School bus drivers go on strike in Bolton and Coventry
School bus drivers who work for M&J are going on strike on Tuesday in Bolton and Coventry.